The T.R. Balachandran Coorg Doubles Golf Challenge 2025, held at Mercara Downs Golf Club on October 24 and 25, witnessed spirited competition as golfers from across the region showcased their skills over 36 holes.
In the Open Strokeplay (0-14 handicap) category, the pair of Vikranth K.U. and Varun Ganapathy emerged victorious with a total score of 150 Gross (Better Back 6), narrowly edging out I.K. Ponnappa and Sundaram R, who also finished with 150 Gross to take the runner-up spot.
In the Handicap Strokeplay (0-18) division, Sanjay H.L. and Appanna K.N. secured the top position with 131 Net, while Anil I.K. and Ponnappa K.A. finished second with 133 Net.
The Handicap Stableford (19-24) event saw Kishor D.G. and M.A. Poonacha dominate with 72 points, followed by Roy Chengappa and C.S. Dhananjaya with 63 points.
Among the seniors, in the Open Strokeplay (age 50-59) category, the duo of Ranjith K.P. and Channaraj Mahendra claimed the top honours with 151 Gross, while Dinesh Cariappa and Naveen Kumar Deshpande finished runners-up with 164 Gross.
In the Seniors Handicap Stableford (age 60 and above) section, Anil I.K. and Ponnappa K.A. emerged winners with 79 points, followed by Harish Appanna and Sunil Devaiah who scored 67 points.
The two-day tournament, named in honour of T.R. Balachandran, continues to be one of Coorg’s most anticipated golf events, bringing together seasoned and emerging players for a weekend of competitive and enjoyable golf.
Open Strokeplay over 36 holes (0-14) Winner: Vikranth K.U. & Varun Ganapathy -150 Gross (Better B6)
Runner Up: I.K. Ponnappa & Sundaram R- 150 Gross
Handicap Strokeplay 0-18 over 36 holes Winner: Sanjay H.L & Appanna K.N -131Net
Runner: Anil I.K & Ponnappa K.A -133Net
Handicap Stableford 19-24 over 36 holes Winner: Kishor D.G & M.A.Poonacha- 72Points
Runner Up: Roy Chengappa & C.S.Dhananjaya 63Points
Seniors open Strokeplay (Combined average age of the team should be 50 to 59) Winner: Ranjith K.P & Channaraj Mahendra 151 Gross
Runner up:Â Dinesh Cariappa & Naveen Kumar Deshpande 164Gross
Seniors Handicap Stableford (Combined average age of the team should be 60 and above)
Winner: Anil I.K & Ponnappa K.A -79 Points
Runner up: Harish Appanna & Sunil Devaiah -67Points
